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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.23, 539.37 and 286.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.23, 539.37 and 286.76 is: 429.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.23 : 539.37 = 286.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.23/539.37 = 286.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.23x = 539.37 × 286.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.23x = 154,669.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,669.74/360.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.36

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